Study on UPQC Integration Benefits in a Hybrid Solar Wind Energy System

¹ New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
² Department of Civil, GRIET, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
³ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
⁴ Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
⁵ Hilla University College, Babylon, Iraq
⁶ Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
⁷ Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India - 500092

^* Corresponding author: baswarajuswathi@gmail.com

Abstract

The researchers are focusing on harnessing the electricity form the renewable energy resources by overcoming the challenges faced by them due its variable nature. This study discusses the developing significance of renewable energy sources (RES), in particular wind and solar electricity, in meeting future electricity demands. India’s geographical length is highlighted as beneficial for integrating variable renewable energy outputs into its grid. The paper also addresses Power-quality (PQ) issues springing up from integrating renewable energy sources, proposing solutions including single and Unified active power filter (SUAPF) and distributed Static Compensators (DSTATCOM). The work examines power quality issues associated with grid-related solar PV systems and the combination of Unified Power Quality Conditioners (UPQCs) in hybrid solar-wind systems. The analysis of the UPQC integration with the solar wind energy based hybris system concludes the enhancement in the power quality issues such as total harmonic distortions along with balancing the reactive power in the line.